This webinar will highlight laws, policies and procedures governing sexual harassment at the workplace. It will detail policies and programs to support and comply with all legal requirements and best practices for complaint procedures and internal investigations. The HR expert will guide attendees on retaliation prevention and defenses to charges as well.
The course will include instructions on handling complaints, documenting charges and addressing any situation that may be construed as harassment. It will also describe the liability for the company and/or its supervisors and discuss the rights of the employee in an investigation. Examples of situations will be discussed and an analysis of whether they are covered under the law and what defenses might be viable will be detailed.
Why Should You Attend:
This webinar will cover what is considered sexual harassment as well as other types of harassment in the workplace. It will review laws protecting employees from harassment and recourses employees have. It will describe two main kinds of sexual harassment in the workplace and what should be included in an effective ‘No Harassment’ policy.The course will include instructions on handling complaints, documenting charges and addressing any situation that may be construed as harassment. It will also describe the liability for the company and/or its supervisors and discuss the rights of the employee in an investigation. Examples of situations will be discussed and an analysis of whether they are covered under the law and what defenses might be viable will be detailed.
Areas Covered in the Webinar:
- The definitions of harassment and sexual harassment as governed by federal law
- Overview of the law and protected employees
- Quid pro quo and hostile environment harassment
- Employer liability and the costs to both employer and employees
- Policies and programs to support and comply with all legal requirements
- Complaint procedures
- Internal investigations
- Retaliation prevention
- Defenses to charges
- Supervisory training to recognize and handle any and all complaints in their area and maintain a harassment-free environment
Who Will Benefit:
- HR professionals and administrators
- Trainers
- Employee relations specialists
- Supervisors
- Management personnel
- Compliance officers
Course Provider
Marna Hayden,